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Planning Board
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30AM - 4:00 PM
It is advisable to call ahead as staff may periodically be out of the
office at meetings and/or site visits.
Telephone:
508-892-7019
Fax: 508-892-7064
3 Washburn Square
Leicester, MA 01524
The Planning Board is
seeking residents to serve on the Master Plan Committee to work on an
update to the Master Plan, last updated in 2000. Meetings will be on
the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00PM. If interested, please
contact the Town Planner by 9/20/07:
Michelle Buck, Town Planner
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Elected Board Members:
Debra L. Friedman Chairman
John J McNaboe, Jr. Vice-Chairman
Sharon Nist
William Wright
Jason Grimshaw
Associate Member
Scott F. Broskey
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Town Planner:
Clerk:
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Meets:
When: 1st & 3rd TUE
Where: Meeting Room #3
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The Planning Board members
and staff are committed to serving the needs of the public. To
accommodate those who cannot come during regular office hours, most
Planning Board information is available by phone, mail, fax, or email.
You may also stop by during our Planning Board meetings (held in the
evening) to pick up information if you call ahead.
Meetings:
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each
month
All meetings begin at 7:00 PM and are open to the public.
If you would like to be on the
Planning Board's agenda, please contact the Planning Board Office.
Our agenda closes the Wednesday
prior to each meeting. ANR plans must also be received in the Planning
Office by the Wednesday deadline
Areas
of Responsibility:
The Planning Board reviews
applications for approvals under the Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision
Regulations. This includes Site Plan Review and/or Special Permits
for commercial developments, Subdivision Approvals, and endorsement of ANR
Plans (plans depicting new lot lines on existing streets). The
Planning Board is also responsible for long-range land use planning for
Town of Leicester, including implementation of the Leicester Master Plan.
Planning Board Forms and
Information Available Online (.pdf format):
Frequently Asked Questions: (please click on
questions for the answers)
1. How can I
obtain a copy of the Zoning Bylaws and/or Subdivision Regulations?
2. What are the
required lot sizes, minimum yards (setbacks), and frontage required for new
construction?
3. What zoning
district is my property located in?
4. How long
will review of my project take?
5. What are the
Planning Board's fees?
6. Is my lot “buildable”?
7. Is my
property or use “grandfathered”?
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